2007 Mazda B3000 vs. 1964 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2007 Mazda B3000 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mazda B3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda B3000 (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1964 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda B3000 should accelerate faster than 1964 Wartburg 312.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mazda B3000 (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda B3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda B3000 | 1964 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Mazda | Wartburg |
| Model | B3000 | 312 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 43 L |
